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Proverbs 4:5-9
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5
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
7
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get
[a]
wisdom. Though it cost all you have,
[b]
get understanding.
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Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
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She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”
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S
Proverbs 2:12
;
Proverbs 3:13-18
;
Proverbs 16:16
2.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
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S
Proverbs 2:11
4.
Matthew 13:44-46
5.
Proverbs 23:23
6.
1 Samuel 2:30
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Proverbs 3:18
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Proverbs 1:8-9
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[a].
Or "Wisdom is supreme; therefore get"
[b].
Or "wisdom. / Whatever else you get"
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